Would your family be prepared if a natural disaster hit? Jim Cantore, meteorologist and host of The Weather Channel's Storm Stories, shares some tips on what to do when faced with some extreme weather situations, including how to survive if you're stuck in your car in the middle of nowhere during a snowstorm.

Jim says, "Assuming that this is the worst-case scenario -- in other words, you haven't called someone, your tank isn't full of gas and you don't have anything in the car that's going to keep you warm (no blankets, no preparation kit). Basically, your car is your shelter. When you venture out to look for help, realize that once that car gets out of sight and you start getting cold you may not remember where your car is. If you have a light piece of clothing, attach it to the car -- maybe the antenna -- so somebody can see that and they'll know you're in trouble."

"To keep warm," Jim advises, "you have to use what's in the car as blankets, whether it be the floor mats or go outside and grab some leaves (especially pines, big conifers are good). If you have your keys but you don't have a knife, use a key to cut into the upholstery and grab the filling inside that and stuff it in your clothes and wrap it around you. Anything to keep yourself warm. And keep a positive attitude. Realize that eventually someone's going to know that you're missing. If you've got gas in the car, turn the car on, get warm and then turn the car off. The key is: Don't get into that situation. If there's a blizzard warning or if there's an ice storm wamring, do not go out on the road."

For more tips on what to do when faced with other severe weather events such as tornados, hurricanes and wildfires, visit weather.com.